Alkylate is a fuel still unknown to the general French public. However, it has many advantages so that some countries, such as Sweden and Norway, have already made it compulsory. So we are going to take a closer look at what Alkylate is and what makes it different from other fuels we are used to.

The alkylation process

The name alkoxide comes from the term "alkylation", the chemical formulation of a know-how of combining excess gases from the distillation of crude oil and the cracking plant, resulting in a liquid alkoxide.

The alkylate fuel resulting from this alkylation process and therefore from fossil energy. However, despite its bad reputation, fossil fuels make it possible here to produce a fuel with very interesting characteristics and benefits.

A healthier fuel

What characterizes it above all is that the alkoxide is a very pure fuel in the sense that it is depolluted from hazardous materials such as benzene, toluene, sulphur, aromatics, etc.

On the other hand, the regular gasoline available in gas stations is made up of around a hundred different substances, with various characteristics in terms of performance, degree of harmfulness and environmental impact. Many of these components are very dangerous for people and the environment.

These hazardous materials no longer have a place in this new generation fuel.

The benefits of the alkylate

Odorless and suitable for small heat engines such as mowers, hedge trimmers or even chainsaws, using an alkylate fuel is the guarantee of gardening or tinkering in an “atmosphere” depolluted from harmful elements and therefore much more respectful for our health and the environment.

Professionals have also widely adopted it because it allows both better protection while optimizing the performance of their machines and extending their lifespan.

Because the alkylate is a major ally for your engine! It does not contain Ethanol like conventional gasolines and therefore prevents the creation of deposits and the presence of water in the engines. The life of your machine is therefore considerably increased and maintains its original performance, which allows the machines to run at full power with optimal efficiency.

We understand better why the Scandinavians adopted it by making its use compulsory!

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